[WRE ADVISOR | BUSINESS]
An operator uses a technos A belly box transmitter to operate an excavator by remote control.
“THERE IS LITTLE ELSE ON THE MARKET THAT PROVIDES A RADIO CONTROL OPERATOR WITH LIVE VIDEO FEEDBACK TO THE RADIO CONTROL ITSELF .”
radiomatic® photon camera assistance—which delivers live video images to the radio control’s color display. HBC has been exhibiting at ConExpo since 1999.
CEO Jeff Allan feels that the conference, and especially the Tech Experience, provides an ideal venue and audience to feature the company’s product line. “We identified the Tech Experience as a platform to
provide us with the unique opportunity to showcase our latest product innovations in a hands-on environment,” he noted. “Te Tech Experience will provide HBC with the opportunity to clearly demonstrate the live functionality of the radio control systems, what application possibilities exist, and also allow us to educate visitors about the safe operation and special safety features, and their real-life usefulness.”
“THE TECH EXPERIENCE WILL ADD ANOTHER DIMENSION BEYOND A TYPICAL TRADESHOW … TO IDENTIFY WHERE THE INDUSTRY AND ITS TECHNOLOGIES ARE HEADING.”
Allan is very excited about the chance to showcase two cutting-edge HBC technologies within the Tech Experience. “Te technos A is one of the best and most diverse compact belly box-style transmitters in our product line,” he emphasized. “Tis unit will replace the original technos one with many upgrades and features that will provide OEMs [original equipment manufacturers], integrators, and users with the most effective compact belly box transmitter available in the market today— making ConExpo the perfect place to showcase.”
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Some of these features include two fully customizable TFT (thin-film transistor) displays that provide feedback data information for safer and efficient operation of the equipment. In addition to the unlimited flexibility of the display, the display software includes a diagnostic tool that provides the user with at-hand troubleshooting information at the click of a few buttons. “Te technos A offers a bigger faceplate area for additional components and customized options,” added Allan. “Te transmitter also comes standard with a LED flashlight and illuminated faceplate for operation of the unit during low-light environments. Te technos line is a favorite among users, and featuring the newly updated technos A at the show provides attendees the opportunity to see the state-of-the-art improvements first hand.”
A Primary Focus Displayed using the HBC technos B transmitter, operating through a 1:14 scale bulldozer (attendees will be able to operate the bulldozer in a construction zone-like environment), the radiomatic® photon camera assistance is the primary technology HBC is showcasing at ConExpo, according to Allan.
“Radiomatic® photon is an innovative assistant for the control of machinery within complex working environments,” he explained. “A video camera is installed on the machine and provides live video to the color display of the radio control. With this technology, the operator is able to see into areas that are hard to access, including blind spots. Terefore, a clear overview of the machine status and operation is possible without the need to be at the machine for control purposes. Tere is little else on the
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